Tanach

Perek 81, Part I

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This video is class of 12 in the series Tehillim II.

In this class, Rabbi David discusses Tehillim Perek 81. This perek, said as the Shir Shel Yom of Thursday, describes the joy and ecstasy of praising Hashem and at the same time serves as a warning to Am Yisrael to stay on the right track.

Tanach

Perek 82

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In this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 82. This perek, said every week as a shir shel yom, expresses the theme of justice and truth within our ideal world.

Tanach

Perek 107, Part I

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This video is class of 12 in the series Tehillim II.

Throughout life we encounter difficult situations and rely on G-d to help save us. There are four specific circumstances in which one is obligated to thank Hashem for His salvation. In his discussion on Tehillim Perek 107, Rabbi David details these situations and describes one’s obligation of gratitude toward the Almighty.

Lag BaOmer

The Beauty of Every Jew

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This video is class 11 of 31 in the series The Jewish Calendar.

In honor of Lag BaOmer, Rebbetzin Heller delves into the idea of the beauty of each individual and how that theme relates to us. In this class, Rebbetzin Heller explains the deeper messages behind the deaths of the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva, and the gift that Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai bequeathed to us.

Tu B'Shvat

Tu B’shvat: Combining Heaven and Earth

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This video is class 9 of 31 in the series The Jewish Calendar.

In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. From a Chassidic perspective, this class delves into the spiritual meaning and function of the day. Just as a tree, acts as a conduit between the rain-soaked earth and the blossoming fruit, Man’s purpose in this world is to use the word of G-d to galvanize himself to positive action. This class also discusses deep significance of each of the Seven Species that are unique to the Land of Israel.